Camplux CA318, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...CAMPLUX 12L Residential Indoor Tankless Gas Water Heater USE CARE MANUAL Visit Us Camplux com support camplux com 3330 A Marathon Ct Charleston SC 29418 844 538 7475 ...

Page 2: ...e in an enclosed space such as a camper tent car or home DANGER Water temperature over 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded See instruction manual before setting temperature at water heater Feel water before bathing or showering HOT BURN DANGER Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and l...

Page 3: ...r water heater You ll find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting Guide If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service Read the safety information To Ensure your safety and the safety of others we have included important safety warnings throughout this manual All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the words CAUTION DA...

Page 4: ...install water heater Failure to properly install the water heater indoors as outlined in the Installation Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater To avoid the risk of fire explosion or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide never operate this water heater unless it is installed properly and has an adequate air supply for proper operation Be sure to inspect the flu...

Page 5: ...rns Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline solvents or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater Keep flammable products 1 Far away from heater 2 In approved containers 3 Tightly closed 4 Out of children s reach Water heater has a main burner flame The main burner flame 1 Can come on at any time and 2 Will ignite flammable vapors Vapors 1 Cannot be seen 2 Are heavie...

Page 6: ...must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Read All Instructions Before Using Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater It may save your time and money Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions Failure to follow these warnings could result in death or serious bodily injury Sho...

Page 7: ...itions With clean potable water free of corrosive chemicals sand dirt or other contaminants With inlet water temperature above 32 F 0 C but not exceeding 118 F 48 C DO NOT reverse the hot and cold water connections The water heater will not operate DANGER NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM MODELS SAFETY Both propane and natural gas have odorants added to aid in detecting a gas leak Some people ma...

Page 8: ...ear the floor also It is recommended that more than one method such as soapy solution gas detectors etc be used to detect leaks in gas applications NOTICE If a gas leak is present or suspected DO NOT attempt to find the cause yourself DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch DO NOT use any phone in your building Leave the house immediately and make sure your family and ...

Page 9: ...t the burner by hand B Before operating smell all around the appliance are for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplie...

Page 10: ... don t smell gas go to the next step 7 Turn the gas shut off valve located on outside of the unit counterclockwise to the ON position 8 Turn on all electric power to the appliance 9 Set thermostat to desired setting 10 If the appliance will to operate follow the instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance and call your service technician or gas supplier To turn off gas to appliance 1 Turn off all el...

Page 11: ... your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring gas piping burners vent connectors or other safety devices Refer repairs to qualified service personnel For installations in the state of California California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions For residential water heaters up ...

Page 12: ...ED bathroom bedroom basement living room closet outdoor stairway or an exit area If installed in an exit area it must be at least 16 5ft or more way from the exit Vent pipe should extend from the wall at least 2 The terminal must be at least 1 64 ft away from obstruction and must be well vented Vent pipe should slope 3 downward to avoid condensing water and protect from rain entering Vent pipe sho...

Page 13: ...burns death or property damage Raising the water heater will reduce BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any flammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled If the water heater is installed in a garage it should be installed so that the direct ignition system and main burner are no less than 18 above the garage floor Hot and cold water lines should be...

Page 14: ...e total input rating of all the appliance in the enclosure but not less than 100 square inches if each opening communicates with other unconfined areas inside the building Buildings of unusually tight construction shall have the combustion and ventilation air supplied from outdoors or a freely ventilated attic or crawl space If air is supplied from outdoors directly or through vertical ducts there...

Page 15: ...ses through a gas flame corrosive elements are released that will shorten the life of any gas burning appliance Propellants from common spray cans or gas leaks from A C and refrigeration equipment are highly corrosive after passing through a flame The water heater warranty is voided when failure of the heater is due to operation in a corrosive atmosphere NOTICE The water heater should not be insta...

Page 16: ... of the water heater requires the minimum water pressure of 14 PSI and a minimum water flow rate of 0 75 GPM Additional water pressure is required for long pipe runs and outlet fitting s water pressure drops To maintain proper performance ensure sufficient water supply pressure The Required Water Pressure Min Operating Water Pressure 14 PSI Pipe Pressure Loss Faucet and Shower Pressure Loss Safety...

Page 17: ...essure from overcoming hot water line pressure DO NOT use pipes with smaller diameters than the water supply connection of the water heater Be sure to connect the water inlet and the hot water outlet as shown on the water heater If reversed the water heater will not function Installation of unions or flexible copper connections are recommended on the HOT and COLD water lines so that the water heat...

Page 18: ...s marked on the rating plate The BTU Hr rating of the relief valve must equal or exceed the BTU Hr input of the water heater as marked on its rating plate No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the water heater Discharge from the relief valve should be piped to a suitable drain to eliminate potential water heater damage Piping used should be of a type approved for th...

Page 19: ...situation Do not plug the relief valve Gas Supply WARNING Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions Please have a professional connect the gas pipe The manual gas appliance shut off valve must be installed at the gas connection of the water heater at t...

Page 20: ...y pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 PSI 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSI 3 5kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual ...

Page 21: ...e Tapping Screw Foil Power Supply Cord Manual Gas Supply Line Shut Off Valve Manual Gas Shut Off Valve Supplied Sediment Trap Union Cap Cold Water Supply Shut Off Valve To Suitable Note A fexible drain tube can be used Vent Pipe Service Valve Union Relief Valve Installing The Water Heater NOTICE The National Fuel Gas Code NFGC mandates a manual gas shut off valve See NFGC for complete instructions...

Page 22: ...mended for elevations in excess of 2 000 feet 600 meter Mounting The Water Heater Make sure the location of the appliance allows for easy access and operation In case of dry wall or concrete wall use dry anchors or lad bolts The water heater requires 120VAC 60Hz Have a receptacle with ground terminal near the water heater The length of the power supply cord is 5 feet Drill the holes as per sizes i...

Page 23: ... until the expansion screws go into the holes of the water heater Screw the nuts tight pay attention to the direction of the elbow B SIDE INSTALLATION 1 Aim the holes in the water heater onto the expansion screws hang it up and screw the nuts tightly 2 Put the vent pipe through the holes in the wall and connect the elbow with the water heater and vent pipe C VERTICAL INSTALLATION Please refer to l...

Page 24: ...urer s instructions The water heater must be vented to the outdoors as described in these instructions DO NOT connect this water heater to an existing vent or chimney it must be vented separately from all other appliances All vent components adapters pipe elbow terminals etc should be UL 1738 Certified stainless steel venting materials e g AL29 4C The specified vent termination must be used The te...

Page 25: ...e and inspection purposes the following holes are required to be made TWO 2 inspection openings that allow access to venting One 1 of these openings should be close to where the vent pipe enters the ceiling The other opening should be near the vent termination A ventilation hole with a 16 sq in opening should be made at least every 10 feet NOTICE Vent pipes must be completely insulated with inflam...

Page 26: ...elbow does not count as an elbow when determining total vent lengths The vent must be installed with a slight downward slope of 1 4 per feet of horizontal run toward the vent terminal see diagram below This ensures that any condensate formed during operation of the unit is evacuated from the appliance A 1 4 per feet upward slope is acceptable when it is not possible to vent with a downward slope h...

Page 27: ...sate Condensate is known to be acidic refer to local state provincial or federal codes for proper handling methods In order to prevent condensate from draining back into the water heater we recommend a condensate trap and drain to be installed in a horizontal vent section as close as practical to the water heater vent connection NOT following proper condensate procedures will void warranty Vent Te...

Page 28: ... Clearance to permanently closed window Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet 61cm from the center line in terminal Clearance to unventilated soffit Clearance to outside corner Clearance to inside corner Clearance to each side of center line extended above meter regulator assembly Clearance to service regulator vent outlet Clearan...

Page 29: ...eath the floor NOTES 1 In accordance with the current CSA B129 1 propane installation code 2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 National fuel gas code Installing The Water Heater Continued Pipe Installation Inlet pipe and outlet pipe installation Use pressure resistant pipe to connect the inlet and outlet water pipes of the water heater and the local water pipe make sure to place t...

Page 30: ...s Hardwiring The Electrical Connections Wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with local codes The water heater requires 120VAC 60Hz and should be properly grounded DO NOT connect grounding wire to water pipes gas pipes telephone cables lightning conductor circuits and to grounding circuit of other equipment that carry a ground fault interrupter An ON OFF switch mus...

Page 31: ...G 300V 280 C AWM2468 22AWG 300V 80 C 4 Layer Wire White 300 Telfon Wire Blue 150 High Voltage Female To cover a shrinkable tube at outer Flame Detectoin Ignition Wire φ5 3 Black 200 AVM2468 20AWG 300V 105 C Black 300 Red 300 Anti Freezer EL 2P Male Ferminal AWM1015 20AWG 600V 105 C Blue 500 Brown 500 Electrical Connection Power cord The electric power supply requirement for this water heater is 12...

Page 32: ...drain or pressure valve s During installation of this water heater MUST DO DO check inlet gas pressure to ensure that it is within the range specified on the rating plate Do provide adequate air for combustion and ventilation as discussed in the Use and Care Manual and the National Gas Code CAN CGA B149 in Canada DO maintain proper clearances to combustibles as specified by applicable code DO ensu...

Page 33: ... Supply Water supply has sufficient pressure Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Water filter is clean and in place Materials used are as instructed in this manual Water pipes are insulated C Gas Supply Gas type matches rating plate Gas supply pressure is sufficient for the water heater Gas line equipped with shut off valve union and sediment trap Appr...

Page 34: ...cord be sure the socket is well grounded and press the ON OFF button on the control panel Set temperature to 120 F 49 C 3 Turn on the faucet and the fan will begin working You will hear the ignition sound after a few seconds The burner will ignite and hot water will come out If the burner is not ignited successfully the ignition sound will last a few seconds If the burner still fails to ignite tur...

Page 35: ...ld be shut off including their pilot lights to avoid vapors lighting NOTICE Flammable vapors can be drawn by air currents form surrounding areas to the water heater Water Temperature Setting DANGER Water temperature setting Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting Water temperatures above 125 F 52 C can cause severe burns or death fro...

Page 36: ...contrary it will decrease by 34 F 1 C The display will read the set temperature if the water heater is not in use or there is no water flow If the water is in use or has water flow the display will read the actual temperature To view the set temperature in this condition press UP or DOWN and the set temperature will flash 3 seconds The hottest temperature water will be at the hot water faucet clos...

Page 37: ...urner relief valve water filter and venting system should be made by service personnel qualified in gas appliance repair It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be established and followed by the user At least once a year lift and release the lever handle on the pressure relief valve located in the hot outlet piping of the water heater to make certain the valve operates freel...

Page 38: ...regular basis Clean the water heater and remote control by suing a damp soft cloth with a few drops of mild detergent and gently wiping the surfaces of the unit Wipe any remaining moisture with a dray soft cloth To ensure sufficient ventilation and combustion air supply proper clearances must be maintained The water filters should be cleaned on a monthly basis DANGER Shock hazard Make sure the ele...

Page 39: ...ubbles around a joint connection indicates a seal leak Refer to page 18 for vent sealing instructions DO NOT operate the unit if vent system shows signs of leaking exhaust Check to make sure that the air intake and the vent terminal have not been blocked or contain debris Vacation and extended shut down If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time the power and water to the...

Page 40: ...in valve and shut off the faucets Care And Cleaning Of The Water Heater Wall Thimble To Hot Water Faucet s Drain Valve Union Water Valve Relief Valve Union Manual Gas Shut Off Valve Supplied Cold Water Supply Shut Off Valve Sediment Trap To Suitable Cap Service Valve Vent Termination LED Display Below are instructions for draining water out of the water heater 1 Close the gas shut off valve s 2 Cl...

Page 41: ...ondition occurs Problem Possible Cause Not enough or no hot water Water shut off valve is not fully opened Open hot water faucet completely the main burner goes off when incoming water volume is inadequate Allow piping too thaw Check that proper power is being supplied and or water supply is adequate Turn the unit ON by the button on the remote control Increase the temperature setting Check and re...

Page 42: ...nel CAUTION Make certain power to water heater is OFF before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING Error Code Error Description E0 Hot water sensor failure Ignition system failure The gas valve is not opened or fully opened Water...

Page 43: ...ver installation of relief devices For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve must not be removed or plugged This water heater requires a special venting system Refer to the installation instructions for parts list and method of installation Natural Gas Liquid Propane Maximum Input Rating Btu per hour Minimum Input Rating Btu per hour Minimum Input Gas pressure Maximum Input Gas press...

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Page 47: ...Product Dimensions CM264 CA528 WA686 INDOORS ONLY 68 000 Rated 2 64 GPM No 120 volts Liquid Propane Natural Gas 3 6 150 PSI Standard Not Included Manual 80 160 F 1 Year 12 8 20 28 5 91 Inch OUTDOORS ONLY 180 000 Rated 6 86 GPM No 120 volts Liquid Propane Natural Gas 3 6 145 PSI Standard Not Included Manual 90 140 F 1 Year 15 6 5 22 24 Inch INDOORS ONLY 150 000 Rated 5 28 GPM No 120 volts Liquid Pr...

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